Backlash over Kohli’s ‘leave India’ rant

Indian captain Virat Kohli has landed in controversy after an incredible attack.

INDIAN captain Virat Kohli has been slammed online after telling a critic to "leave the country".

Kohli launched a new mobile app and was answering fan questions when he lashed out after a critical comment.

"Over-rated batsman and personally I see nothing special in his batting. I enjoy watching English and Australian batsmen more than these Indians," the fan tweeted.

Kohli was savage in his response.

"Okay, I don't think you should live in India then … you should go and live somewhere else, no? Why are you living in our country and loving other countries? I don't mind you not liking me but I don't think you should live in our country and like other things. Get your priorities right."

The video since went viral and has been shared across Twitter.

Virat Kohli "I don't think you should live in India, go and live somewhere else. Why are you living in our country and loving other countries" pic.twitter.com/YbPG97Auyn

Fans have been digging up old videos and tweets from the Indian skipper to use against him.

In 2016, Kohli tweeted Australian Open champion Angelique Kerber from Germany was "officially my favourite women's tennis player", while in 2008 at the under-19 cricket world cup, Kohli said his favourite cricketer was former South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs.

When famous people lose all perspective...sadly non-famous people say it too. Surely it points to lack of debate and discussion skills? Virat Kohli causes uproar with 'leave India' commenthttps://t.co/BoN3L0j63g

What is wrong if Virat Kohli tells a questioner (who tells him that he enjoys watching foreign cricketers more that Indian cricketers) that he should migrate abroad? Both have freedom of speech. But media is slamming Virat Kohli only